US Bridges

CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 S of US 6 · Structure no. 2000104

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesBerlin Court Ditch
Location00.20 S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43973, -85.94364
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2018)
Projected traffic646 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Berlin Court Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.